Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenella
ID:
28473

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC. ex Decne

Source:
gcc

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Wight Contrib. Bot. India (Dec 1834) 411 medio 1834

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027802

Common Names

  • Blumea tenella
  • Small Blumea
  • Tiny Blumea

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Synonyms

  • Placus bifoliatus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Conyza tenella Miq. [unknown]
  • Conyza anagallidifolia Wall. [unknown]
  • Blumea arabidea Domin [unknown]
  • Blumea amplectens Thwaites [unknown]
  • Blumea tenella tenella [unknown]
  • Conyza foliolosa Wight [unknown]
  • Blumea oligocephala DC. [unknown]
  • Blumea pannosa O.Schwarz [unknown]
  • Conyza oligocephala Miq. [unknown]
  • Conyza bracteolata Rottler ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Blumea tenella (also called Blumea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Asia. It has a single stem that grows up to 1m tall, and is covered in small, white hairs. The leaves are long and narrow, and the flowers are small and yellow. It grows in moist, shady habitats in the tropical regions of Asia.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea tenella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Blumea tenella var. luxurians J.Kost.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blumea tenella has small yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea tenella is a small, erect, annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Blumea tenella

Blumea tenella can be found in the tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Burma.

Blumea tenella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea tenella?

Blumea tenella

What are the common names of Blumea tenella?

Small Blumea

What is the natural habitat of Blumea tenella?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Blumea genus

Blumea linearis, Blumea balsamifera, Blumea laevis, Blumea eriantha, Blumea ramosii, Blumea virens, Blumea oblongifolia, Blumea timorensis, Blumea bovei, Blumea obovata, Blumea vestita, Blumea borneensis, Blumea mindanaensis, Blumea stenophylla, Blumea sikkimensis, Blumea vanoverberghii, Blumea incisa, Blumea hossei, Blumea belangeriana, Blumea tenella, Blumea lanceolaria, Blumea ternatensis, Blumea braunii, Blumea oxyodonta, Blumea lanceolata, Blumea venkataramanii, Blumea junghuhniana, Blumea papuana, Blumea saxatilis, Blumea megacephala, Blumea confertiflora, Blumea hieraciifolia, Blumea densiflora, Blumea pungens, Blumea sagittata, Blumea sumbawensis, Blumea formosana, Blumea longipes, Blumea sinuata, Blumea malcolmii, Blumea scabrifolia, Blumea tenella, Blumea axillaris, Blumea flava, Blumea fistulosa, Blumea crinita, Blumea manillensis, Blumea vestita, Blumea saussureoides, Blumea riparia,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,